Senior Principal Avionics Software Architect (DO-178)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design the software foundation for next-generation avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tooling for safety-critical systems, with DO-178 certification in scope.

The role involves driving technical direction across development and verification activities, defining requirements and traceability, and collaborating with customers, regulators, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering safety-critical avionics software.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ and OO design principles.
• Experience with certification artifacts and standards (DO-178) across civil/military programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of core software components, libraries, and tooling for avionics platforms.
• Drive technical direction and execution for safety-critical software development and verification (DO-178).
• Define and manage software requirements, decomposition, and traceability across complex systems.
• Develop and verify software using modern C++ and object-oriented practices.
• Own DO-178 certification artifacts, including DAL-A deliverables.
• Lead and support certification activities with customers and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program leadership, and customers to align solutions with program goals.

Skills

C++

Software architecture

Safety-critical

DO-178

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to design the software foundation for next-generation avionics. You will lead architecture and development of core components, libraries, and tooling for safety-critical systems, with DO-178 certification in scope.

The role involves driving technical direction across development and verification activities, defining requirements and traceability, and collaborating with customers, regulators, and